American Distilling Institute Expo Review The distilling industry was dominated early April by 2014 Annual American Distilling Institute Expo in Washington State as some of the biggest names in the industry flooded Seattle for a long weekend of tastings, lectures, examples in new and inventive distilling techniques and the chance to share the experience of participating in one…

March is a big month for the Distilling Industry. As the last of winter’s chill fades and the country goes through a collective thaw, patrons, vendors, judges and aficionados of craft distilling prepare for the 2014 Annual Spirits Conference and Expo in Seattle, WA. The event will be held from March 31st to April 2ed…

Avoiding Red Tape when starting your Craft Distillery Deciding to start any business is a risk. Deciding to start a business in distilling is an adventure. But like any adventure, there are pitfalls along the way to triumph. You have to worry about acquiring licenses, property, custom glass bottles, equipment and the necessary ingredients. Establishing…

craft distillingmarket 2011The origins of Craft Distilling in America began in 1982, in California with Germain—Robin and Jaxon Keys Winery (also known as Jepson Spirits) and since then has continued on an upward climb. As of 2000, there were approximately 24 craft distillers across the country, 52 in 2005 and around 600 today. This information,…

All craft distillers…listen up. A new bill is on the table that could impact the way small craft distilleries do business in a landmark way. It’s called the Craft Distillery FET (Federal Excise Tax) Discount Bill and it pertains to all craft distilleries in the country. Proposed in the bill is a substantial reduction…

Why Craft Distilling is A Profitable Revolution As the movement that drives the producers of craft beer, to get closer to their roots expands, another movement is just emerging. Craft distilling has become an ideal for those who are passionate about the creation of spirits. One question that is often asked would be, why is…

[San Diego, CA], (December 9th, 2013): Established during the revival of the distilling industry, Crafters Glass is a custom designed packaging supplier that produces glass bottles to the distilling community. Distilling businesses and distilling artisans are turning to Crafters Glass in order to turn their designs into uniquely crafted bottles that stand apart from the rest. …